Taunton GP surgery tells mobile phone users to leave

Patients who answer their mobile phones in their GP's waiting room – and even when in consultation with their doctor – are being told to leave and make another appointment. The rule has been brought in at Victoria Gate Surgery in Taunton. The surgery is small and staff say some patients are ignoring the rights of others to have peace and quiet when they are unwell. Offending patients are told to rebook and cannot have the new appointment on the same day.